Alumni Peter and Stephanie Nolan have endowed the David J. Nolan Directorship of the Dyson School of Applied Economics and Management at Cornell. Professor Loren Tauer will hold the position.
Philosopher Kwame Anthony Appiah, this year's Olin lecturer, stressed how the use of honor - and shame - could be a trigger for social and societal change. (Sept. 26, 2011)
Assistant professor Ziad Fahmy discussed his book, 'Ordinary Egyptians: Creating the Modern Nation Through Popular Culture,' and how pop songs helped fuel Egypt's 1919 revolution. (Sept. 26, 2011)
The team is exploring computational aspects of how to manage the changing electrical grid, or so-called 'smart grid,' which is evolving from a growing need to integrate renewable energy systems. (Sept. 23, 2011)
The Cornell Council for the Arts is taking applications through Oct. 21 for grants to fund arts projects by students, faculty, staff, departments and organizations on campus.
The Museum of the Earth has a fossil preparation lab, with a window so visitor can watch the paleontologists - including several Cornell students. (Sept. 23, 2011)
At an Inside Cornell media event Sept. 20 in New York City, Professor David Wolfe reviewed how quickly the globe is warming and how New York can better prepare. (Sept. 23, 2011)
'I'm a Frayed Knot,' a postmodern take on "The Scarlet Letter" written and directed by senior lecturer Byron Suber, will be performed Sept. 28 to Oct. 1 at the Schwartz Center for the Performing Arts. (Sept. 23, 2011)
Cornell e-Rulemaking Initiative and the U.S. Department of Transportation seek input from air travelers with disabilities regarding new regulations. (Sept. 22, 2011)
The Southern Tier Regional Economic Development Council, co-chaired by President David Skorton, will meet on the Cornell campus Sept. 28 and Oct. 19. (Sept. 22, 2011)
The Sept. 20 Stephen E. Garner Day of Caring at Stewart Park kicked off the United Way of Tompkins County campaign and organized goods from the food, personal care and school supplies drives. (Sept. 22, 2011)
